Dwight - I will run this experiment until we stop learning. Or until I have only one giant NP in my pond!
I love the learning and exploring unchartered grounds.
Here's what I'm currently thinking with this project. I will execute the data collection, report the findings, and then have the experts on this forum interpret the data and suggest or pose new questions that need answers. My original goal: Produce a sustainable population of 10-12",.5-1lb BCP in a small body of water.
Nate - I will include catch rates and species in the data collection. No problem targeting NP with the fishing rods. The cool thing right now is those NP have so much food and with school starting and the hunting season begining last weekend, they will have very little human pressure.
As far as whats in the pond for species sizes and relative weights, haven't monitored this pond that close. Up until now I've used it mostly to run my aerator testing, catch 4-6" BG at will(kid friendly), enjoy my morning cup of coffee with the Mrs. The biggest YP was probably only 10" and I'm not sure how many are in there. The BG are abundent with most being 4-6". BCP the biggest was 10" with high abundance. BH...have no idea how many.
